Notify emergency personnel if you have been exposed or have information about the release.

Flood and Water Damage

Avoid wet areas, be careful of electrocution hazards! If there is any possible danger, evacuate the area.

If there is no danger, call Physical Plant at 770.720.5598 and advise of the problem, including: location of the leak/flooding; severity; whether any valuables, art collections, or books are involved or threatened.

If you know the source of the water and are confident in your ability to stop it (i.e., unclog the drain, turn off water, etc.), do so cautiously.

Be prepared to assist, if directed to do so, in protecting University and personal property that is in jeopardy. Take only those steps that are needed to avoid or reduce immediate water damage: cover large objects with plastic sheeting; carefully move small or light objects out of the emergency area.

Fire

From a campus phone 8-911, then 5911.From a cell phone 911, then 770-720-5911.

Do NOT use elevators.Do not enter the building until all clear is given by emergency responders.

If caught in smoke:

Do not breathe the smoke.

Drop to your knees and crawl to the closest safe exit.

Breathe through your nose and use a shirt or towel to breathe through, if possible.

If trapped in a building:

Close all doors and windows

Wet and place cloth material around and under the door to prevent smoke from entering.

Attempt to signal people outside of the building. Call for help using a telephone or cell phone.

NOTE: In the case of a small fire, you may, if you have had the training, extinguish it with the nearest proper type fire extinguisher. If you have any doubts as to whether you will be able to contain the fire, do not attempt to do so. If the fire is too large to extinguish, or you think it may be, call 911 (8-911 from campus phone).

Evacuation

Remain calm.

Evacuate using the nearest safe stairs and safe exit.

Do NOT use elevators!

Gather personal belongings (medications, keys, purses, wallets, etc.), but only if safe to do so.

Follow directions given by emergency personnel.

Go to identified assembly points at least 500 feet from the affected building.

Assist persons with disabilities or injuries without jeopardizing your safety.

If you are unable to evacuate due to physical disability, go to a safe location (e.g., stairwell) and wait for assistance. Ask others to inform emergency personnel of your location and status.

If there is time: Turn off all electronics including computers (except in case of a leaking gas or other flammable substances).

Secure any hazardous materials or equipment before leaving.

Severe Weather/Tornado

If Indoors:

Move quickly to a safe interior area without windows (e.g., hallways, basements, restrooms).

Move to the lowest levels using stairways, NOT elevators.

If possible, close all doors as you leave an area.

Stay away from windows, doors, and exterior walls.

Do NOT go outdoors.

Do NOT activate the fire alarm, as this will cause people to go outside.

If Outdoors:

Get inside, if possible.

Stay away from trees, power lines, utility poles, and other hazards.

Curl up in a ditch or low-lying area; stay low to the ground; use your arms to protect your head and neck.

Tornado Warning means a tornado is imminent or has been indicated by Doppler radar or reported by storm spotters. Move to a place of safety (refer to Building Information sheet in this flip chart) immediately!

EagleAlert and Bell Tower Messages will be sent for Tornado Warnings. However, do not rely on these as communications may be inoperable.

Do not call 911 (or 5911) unless you need to report an emergency, such as a fire, medical emergency or severe building damage.

Bomb Threat

Try to keep the caller on the phone. Be Calm, Be Courteous, Listen and Do Not Interrupt

Call Received __________________________ Call Ended: _____________________________ Date Time Date Time